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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Announced June 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was launched 6 years prior to the SZ10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H10 scores versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Panasonic SZ10

 EX-H10 SZ10 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Casio EX-H10

 SZ10 EX-H10 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2009Newer by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic SZ10

 EX-H10 SZ10 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the SZ10.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H10 and SZ10.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H10
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H10
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (177g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-H10 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Panasonic SZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-06-11 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $200